Rumson, NJ · Monmouth County
Planning Board Application
This application package collects project, applicant, and development-plan information for people seeking Rumson Planning Board review of a subdivision, site plan, variance, or concept plan.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
This nine-page package is used to apply to the Rumson Planning Board for review of a subdivision or site plan, with checkboxes for major and minor applications and related plan types. Applicants provide project, property, owner, and professional contact information. The attached checklist lists plans and supporting documents required for different application types; it calls for a notarized signature on final plats before filing. Review the checklist to determine which items apply to your submission.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking Rumson Planning Board review of a subdivision, site plan, variance, or concept plan use this package and provide the materials required for their application type.
Why it needs a notary
The application has no printed jurat or acknowledgment; its checklist requires a notarized signature on a final plat before filing, signed by the responsible applicant or owner.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Planning Board application and review the attached checklist for the requirements that match your project and application type.
- 2
Complete The Applicable Fields
Enter project, property, applicant, owner, and contact details, and gather the plans and supporting documents listed for your application.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If your final plat requires a notarized signature, book a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Sign On Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign the final plat during the online video session.
- 5
Submit To The Borough
Send the completed application, final plat, and applicable supporting materials to the Borough of Rumson.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Rumson. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I notarize the final plat signature?
- Complete the applicable application materials, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign the final plat during the video session as directed, and submit it with the required materials.
- Do I need to notarize the Planning Board application?
- The supplied application page has no notary block. Its checklist requires a notarized signature on a final plat before filing; check the checklist for your application type.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries since October 2021 (P.L. 2021, c.179; N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.9 et seq.).
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- Submit the application and required supporting materials to the Borough of Rumson for Planning Board review. The form lists the Borough address as 80 East River Road, Rumson, NJ 07760; confirm with the municipality if unsure.
Planning Board Application in other Monmouth County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.